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The end of the year can really do a number on our busy bodies as we make sure to tick off all our holiday to do's and events.With these 10 wellness-centric gift picks, your loved ones will have reasons to slow down and take care of themselves first before they take care of others.From hair and skincare to handcrafted objects that beautify spaces within the home (where you'll most likely be during the holidays!),

The cat is out of the bag: Vitra and Herman Miller are launching a limited-edition Eames Fiberglass Chair adorned with a hand-painted slumbering feline attributed to artist Saul Steinberg sleeping across its molded front seat.With only 500 pieces to be made, this might just become one of the most sought after Eames collectibles amongst those with a special place in their hearts for mid-century design history, cats, and an affection for cat naps.

Once again, legendary design brand Herman Miller is opening up the vault to bring back some of their most iconic archival materials.Last time they released 15 prints featuring their product ads and brand nostalgia originally produced between 1949 and 1979.This go round, they're reintroducing eight archival originals by Alexander Girard.

This design studio in Warsaw, Poland founded by Justyna Fałdzińska & Miłosz Dąbrowski captured my eye for their vibrant, 3D-printed vessels.I learned that sustainability is a high priority for the designers, so they only use compostable or highly recyclable materials.From vases to sculptures, totems to candleholders, each piece is manufactured as needed, which means zero overstock and zero waste.

For beauty influencer Sarah Palmyra, Instagram Reels has historically packed the most punch when it comes to driving sales of her favorite products.Last June, Palmyra posted an unsponsored, short-form vertical video about her love of Soft Service's Smoothing Solution product.It was originally posted on TikTok, and later republished on her Instagram Reels account, and according to the company, the product sold out due to an overwhelming number of customers coming to the site via her Instagram post.

Jeff Staple, born Jeffrey Ng, is a creative visionary who has created work that encompasses graphics, fashion, and footwear design, as well as brand marketing.He's the founder of REED ART DEPARTMENT (or RAD, formerly known as Staple Design), where he's worked on countless projects for clients that range from startup brands to Fortune 100 companies.

Charles and Ray Eames lived by the belief a designer's most vital function was identifying then solving the needs of others.This ethos was evident throughout their creative lives, most notable in the creation of affordable, yet high-quality designs for the average consumer that live on today as the pinnacle of "good design."

The Apple Watch Ultra was just released a few months ago and was backordered for a while.Then, it went on sale and it was a very popular sale!Now, just after the new year when people are beginning to be more fitness-focused again, the Apple Watch Ultra is back on sale again!Link: Apple Watch Ultra Sale (this is an affiliate link that supports the site - thanks for the support!)

The new Apple Watch Ultra was just released less than 2 months ago and was backordered until just a couple of weeks ago.Yet, there is a sale going on for it right now!
Link: Apple Watch Ultra Sale (this is an affiliate link that supports the site - thanks for the support!)I am still working on my user review of the Apple Watch Ultra but I can say this - as long as you don't have a Garmin Epix 2 or Fenix 7 series watch, you very possibly will love the Apple Watch Ultra!

Today may possibly be the happiest (and cutest) national day in the world - it's National Puppy Day! Being a new pet parent can be overwhelming, I've been there...So if you're welcoming home a new puppy, or just looking to spoil your current one, here are 7 essential items to cover all your bases.After all, their happiness is your happiness!

One thing too many of us have in common is stress.Sensate 2 is a compact therapy device that can be used to freeze your vagus nerve, a key element in managing your response.Using infrasonic resonance that triggers the vagus nerve to self-regulate, Sensate 2 calms fight, flight, or freeze responses, as well as making you more resilient to future stresses.

Finding the best gift for the littlest gift recipients on your list is going to be really easy to check off this year.From little stocking stuffers that will get huge oohs and ahhs to big ticket items that you've been looking to splurge on, we've rounded up 12 options that to delight all the kiddos in your life but be forewarned.

A bibliophile since childhood, I love reading everything from biographies to the backs of cereal boxes.So, I absolutely jumped at the chance to share ten of my current favorites with you in the realms of art, design, and architecture.Nearly all of these books are in my own collection - on the bookshelf or on the coffee table - so they're legitimate recommendations that I'd pick up for any of my family or friends.

Do you remember when the first Apple AirPods came onto the market and their initial limited availability provoked such a level of envy, they became a common target for theft?Owners would even take care to disguise their white earbuds from view, lest someone snatch them right from under their...ears.

It's about time for some spring cleaning - and maybe a few home refreshes to follow in its wake.Blu Dot happens to be releasing in the knick of time.From outdoor seating to an asymmetrical abstract table, each is a great addition to the brand's modern furniture offerings.Let's get ready to move back toward higher temperatures and indoor/outdoor living!

laēlap's crewneck sweatshirt for dogs is one of the cutest things I've seen so far this year.My Yorkie/Chihuahua mix owns the the green version and the French terry knit fabric just looks so comfortable and easy to wear.Maybe the best part is that laēlap will personalize your pup's sweatshirt with their name in chainstitch on the back right shoulder to make it unique.

You would not be completely wrong considering an analog wall clock as a bit of an anachronism.Even luddites are prone to wake up to the alarm chime of a phone, regularly glance at the passing hours from a mobile device, and perhaps occasionally rely on the aid of a smartwatch to provide an update of the time.

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Originally published on Mar. 24, 2015, this article has been updated to include an explainer video that covers a cookie-stuffing scheme exposed by cybersecurity firm Confiant in January 2023.If there's money changing hands online fraudsters are going to try to find a way to skim a percentage from the transaction.

UX designers work with many different people daily.Meeting and collaboration sessions are an essential part of the design routine.As a result, many people believe that only an extrovert can become a good UX designer.But does it mean that your chances of becoming a UX designer are minimal if you're a shy person?

After first trying out a career in fashion, Claude Home founder Maggie Holladay changed lanes and immersed herself in design work.San Diego-born and now New York City-based, in 2018 she opened the doors to the vintage furniture and decor purveyor with a role as contemporary furniture designer and curatorial host to emerging artists.

Marin-based artist Travis Weller utilizes cut paper and oil to compose engagingly graphic abstractions ripe for personal interpretation.He's also an avid trail runner, a passionate pastime which he drew upon to design one of the most fun - and fashionable - lines of activewear we've seen in 2022.Part of Roark's Run Amok collection, the Weller-designed Far Out/Out Far Capsule Collection takes is hues and cues from the dense forests and rolling ridge lines of Northern California's legendary Mt.

I had planned to release this over the weekend, but yesterday I got submerged into grinding levels on Octopath Traveler and the day just got away from me.I'm also a bit behind - I try to share these twice a month and it's already December 12th.As a child, I could remember adults warning me time would speed up as I got older.

1. We predicted earlier this year that curves and waves will still be a trending element throughout the year and this collaboration between Studio Nada Debs and Kohler proves we were right.During Design Miami, the two parties unveiled Transcendence, a three-room immersive experience that featured custom, handmade tiles designed by Debs and the Kohler WasteLAB team.

Every year I come up with a random list of gift ideas for my family, a group who has very different tastes from me.On top of that list, I tend to always have a running list of things I really want or just dream about owning.Together those lists are filled with all kinds of things, from home office needs to recreational time wants to decor desires, and everything in between.

Gift-giving is my love language, so the holiday season is a great excuse for me to spoil the ones I love.For this gift guide, I inspected objects in my own home that have personally brought me joy, ones that I have bought or loved receiving so that I can personally vouch for their quality and "giftability" factor.

We all know at least one person - probably several - that just loves design a little more than others.They appreciate how things are made, who made them, the materials used, the quality... everything down to the last little detail.They gravitate towards up-and-coming designers and brands, as well as the established, iconic ones that have paved the way.

With every year, it seems to be more and more difficult to find incredible gifts without breaking the bank.Right around fifty dollars seems to be the elusive sweet spot for lots of names on our gift lists - beyond "it's the thought that counts" and safe from "oh my gosh, I didn't get them anything" guilt.

When it comes to screens and displays, higher resolution is almost always better.4K, 8K, Retina display...our mobile, entertainment, and computing devices are perpetually inching towards imperceptible pixels.On the other end of the spectrum is Tidbyt, the antithesis of high resolution, a small desktop Internet-connected display that's intended to keep you up to date about relevant information you want without all of the distractions that come with most notification-based devices.

Choosing the right gift for the host of a holiday party can be tricky.You want it to be something they'll love, not something they'll regift a few days later.They shouldn't feel pressured to share it with their guests, or that they need to open it immediately.Most of all, it should be a thoughtful addition to some aspect of their home.

Tyler Thrasher is a quadruple hyphenate: an artist, chemist, botanist, and explorer.He aims to spread curiosity, share his own enthusiasm about combining art and science, and the joys that come from experimentation.Tyler's is the author of Grow a Damn: Plant Journal, now available where books are sold.

Whether you're a frequent flyer or an occasional road tripper, traveling can be a lot to deal with, even before the pandemic.Pre-planning and bringing along key things can make or break a trip (Have you ever had old luggage die on a trip?Left something important at home?It's not fun!).We all have that wanderlust in our life, probably more than one, so helping them be prepared for their upcoming trips is truly a gift that keeps on giving.

If you know design, you are undoubtedly familiar with the work of Amanda Jane Jones.Her iconic work as the founding designer of Kinkolk established a visual identity not just for the magazine but for a generation.(That generation would be millennials.)Launched in 2011, Kinfolk and its spare vision created an aesthetic but also a value set: precision, beauty, a consumer spareness bordering on spartan.

Prior to the pandemic, interior designer Oksana Dolgopiatova was asked to design an apartment in Kyiv, Ukraine.Former clients planned to give their growing daughter the apartment as a gift but the pandemic put the project on hold.Skip to 2021 and the project renovation was back on track.The goal was to make the apartment feel warm yet modern, designed with the highest quality environmentally-friendly materials.

The Japanese brand BALMUDA has built a bit of a cult following primarily upon the toasting reputation of their compact steam toaster (aptly named, BALMUDA The Toaster), following up that success with the release of a kettle and small LED lantern, each just a small portion of a wider catalog available overseas.

Polaroid is also launching their own radio service to broadcast music for these four players, discoverable online or via the Polaroid Music app.Not as surprised as Polaroid's latest foray: the launch of four colorfully realized Bluetooth Polaroid Music Players, alongside Polaroid Radio, an experimental music discovery service.The first and smallest of the group is the Polaroid P1 Music Player, a wearable, personable audio device, followed by the slightly larger portable Polaroid P2.And perhaps it's attributable to another deep ingrained association, but that yellow brings back memories of one of the most iconic portable audio players, the yellow Sony Sports models.

The Colour Cabinet features a wooden cabinet body that's been organically dyed in Valchromat.For more information on the Colour Cabinet collection, visit hay.dk.Whether you need a single wall cupboard or a low media storage unit or a multi-shelf cabinet, the Colour Cabinet collection fits both residential and public spaces.Color isn't synonymous with the term but Danish brand HAY and Belgian designers Muller Van Severen are changing that with their Colour Cabinet collection, a series of floor-standing and wall-hanging cabinets that pair minimalism with the vibrancy and originality of color, proving that you actually can have it all.